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"Dada Bar + Lounge" - Official Jazz Club of HK International Jazz Festival 2009

Blue notes and bohemian glamour – the “Dada Bar + Lounge” sets the stage for the Hong Kong International Jazz Festival as its official jazz club From October 1 to 15, guests will be able to relax back in Dada's plush designer landscape with a signature cocktail, while savoring a succession of smooth musical maestros, from established Grammy winners to soulful Japanese strummers. 

Jazz Photo Exhibition (16 Sep - 30 Oct) 

A Jazz-themed photography exhibition by Briton William Ellis and Hong Kong's own musical siren and photographer, Elaine Liu, will be up at the gallery in Dada from September 16 until the end of October, setting the mood for things to come. Ellis is recognized for his work shooting front-of-house and backstage at legendary jazz clubs and festivals across Africa, Europe and the Americas. 

Jazz Performance 

As the festival's official jazz club, Dada will set the stage for Grammy-winning Brit, Tim Garland, whose exclusive workshop on October 13 will be followed by the first ever performance from his Lighthouse Trio in the city. Garland shot to stardom playing saxophone, bass clarinet and flute with Chick Corea, and won this year's Grammy for the best instrumental jazz CD. On October 2, the internationally renowned Yosuke Onuma will also be in the Dada spotlight with just his heartthrob good looks and a guitar for a hip Asian take on modern jazz.

Some great Australian wine makers in town.. tasting this week

One of the leading Australian wine merchants in Hong Kong, Adelaide Cellar Doors, is hosting some great Australian wine makers this week in Hong Kong.  Click through to their website for more info and to book your spot.

The copy below here is cut and pasted from their newsletter.. we didn't review all this booze unfortunately.

Thursday 30th April - Hahn Barossa Wine Tasting.
Erica Babbage, from Hahn Wines will be in HK to present the new wines. Their flagship wine, the Catharina Shiraz is back, the new 2006 packaging is improved and the wine is their best ever. Also taste the Hahn Yanyarrie Riesling 2007, Hahn Yanyarrie Shiraz 2005. Tickets $150 inc a free bottle of wine. 7pm-8.30pm

Thursday 7th May - Kidman & Bundaleer Wine Tasting.
Meet Angela Meaney, winemaker/producer of Bundaleer Wines (ex Chapel Hill winemaker) and Tim Kidman, owner of Kidman Wines and try their wines. Tickets $200 inc a free bottle of wine. 6.30pm-8pm

Friday 8th May -  Redden Bridge & Flints of Coonawarra Wine Tasting.
Meet Greg Koch, viticulturist/producer of Redden Bridge Wines and Damien & Sue Flint, producers of Flints of Coonawarra Wines and try their wines. $200 inc a free bottle of wine. 6.30pm-8pm

Winemaker Wine Dinners and Tastings

Sunday 3rd May Cafe Deco Brunch - Meet the winemaker Tim Adams
Enjoy the Cafe Deco Brunch at the Peak and try Tim Adams' 6 wines. Tim Adams will be at the brunch and happy to talk to you and your friends about the wines. 11am-3pm, WIne Tasting $72 for 3 glasses. Brunch buffer $362 Adult, $198 Child + service charge. To book call Cafe Deco 28495111 or email cafedeco@cafedecogroup.com.

Thursday 7th May- Tim Adams Cafe Deco Peak Rooftop Wine Dinner.
The best wine dinner in the world with one of the best winemaker in the world!!!. Enjoy dinner on the rooftop Peak setting while enjoying a 7 course meal matched with Tim Adams' best wines. Tim is personally carrying his Reserve Botrytis Semillon to HK for this dinner which is not available in HK. $898 + Service charge. To book Call Cafe Deco 28495111 or email cafedeco@cafedecogroup.com

Friday 8th May - Tim Adams exclusive Island Shangrila Wine Dinner.
An exclusive wine dinner. Limited to 30 places. Enjoy a 5 star, 6 course dinner at the Island Shangila with Tim Adams. Tim is personally carrying an several 2002 Aberfeldy magnums and his Botrytis Riesling which are not available in HK for you to enjoy on the evening. $688 + service fee - 7pm Call Island Shangrila 28208560 or email lbandgrill.isl@shangri-la.com

Learn how to cook Mexican food

Learn how to cook authentic and delicious Mexican food from Chef Ashton Winkler. Spend a fun evening making and devouring Tacos, Ceviche, Potatoes in Escabeche and Guacamole with homemade chips while sipping on beautiful wines brought to you by wine expert Laura Johnson. You will never have to put up with bad Mexican food in Hong Kong again because you will learn how to make these fantastic recipes yourself!

Menu

Amuse
Red Snapper Ceviche Spoons
Cream of blackbean soup shots
Dom de Triennes, 2007, Provence (Rose) Cocktails

Demo
Red Snapper Ceviche
Prawn Tacos with Refried Beans
Chicken Flautas
Guacamole
Skillogalee Riesling, 2008, Clare Valley SA
Millbrook Cabernet Malbec, 2005, Perth Hills WA

Sit Down Meal
Prawn Tacos with Refried Beans
Chicken Flautas
Arroz a la Mexicana
Potatoes in Escabeche
Guacamole and homemade chips
Rijckaert, 2006, Bourgogne Fr.
Kalleske Shiraz Grenache 2007, Barossa Valle, SA
Millbrook Cabernet Malbec, 2005, Perth Hills WA

Something Sweet…

Wine Reception and Mexican canapés followed by half demo half hands on cooking class and a sit down dinner
$750 per person
There are 15 seats available, so book now!
Hosted by: Ashton Winkler and Laura Johnson
Location: Banquet Room at Bamboo Groove
31st of March, 2009
6:00 PM

Please RSVP to info@blackberriesandcream.hk

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